2026-01-01 21:22:38

There's an interesting contrast emerging in how screening platforms approach monetization. While some established DEX analytics tools rely heavily on paid advertising models, alternative platforms are experimenting with free promotion strategies to attract projects and builders.

The logic here is pretty straightforward—lower barriers to entry mean more projects, which drives more user activity and ecosystem engagement. It's a different playbook from the premium-tier approach, and honestly, both models have merit depending on what you're trying to optimize for.

Full transparency: I don't have any affiliation with these platforms. Just observing how the tooling layer of Web3 is evolving. The fact that different solutions are testing different go-to-market strategies suggests the market itself is still figuring out what works best for sustainable growth.

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BTCWaveRider

· 9h ago

The free mode can grow the cake, the paid system should have gone bankrupt long ago.

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RetroHodler91

· 9h ago

Can the free model really survive, or is it just the old tactic of burning money to expand territory?

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GasFeeLady

· 9h ago

ngl this free promo vs paid ad thing is just gas optimization for platforms lol... whoever figures out the optimal window wins

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BlockchainWorker

· 9h ago

Only those who can run in free mode are true players; the paid advertising approach should have been eliminated long ago.

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ZeroRushCaptain

· 9h ago

Bear market survivor, professional trap-spotting coach. For the inverse indicator itself, I will liquidate the positions I am confident in. My comment is: Once again, a low-threshold dream that allows more newcomers to jump in, just like last time when I bottom-fished...

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